PM urges private sector: Pay workers minimum RM1.5k monthly
He said due to the increasing cost of living, the government ensured all public servants receive a salary and allowance amounting to at least RM1,500 monthly.
“Similarly, we urge companies in the private sector...
Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob urged companies in the private sector to pay their employees a minimum monthly wage of RM1,500.
He said due to the increasing cost of living, the government ensured all public servants receive a salary and allowance amounting to at least RM1,500 monthly.
“Similarly, we urge companies in the private sector to do the same as a means to help especially those from low-income groups,” Ismail Sabri said.
He said this at the launch of the Government-Linked Companies (GLC) Open Day 2022 yesterday, as reported by The Star Online.
At the same time, the prime minister also urged GLCs and government-linked investment companies (GLICs) to also pay a minimum of RM1,500 to their permanent staff.
Previously, Ismail Sabri (above) said the government was in the midst of engaging employers concerning the proposed minimum wage of RM1,500 to ensure it could be implemented in a holistic manner.
Human Resources Minister M Saravanan also indicated that the proposed RM1,500 monthly minimum wage could be implemented before the end of this year.
The current monthly minimum wage in all city and municipal council areas is RM1,200 while it is RM1,100 in other areas.
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